Morrissey says he would only vote for a political party if it was 'intelligent enough to ban the slaugherhouse'

The iconic rock legend lets loose in a new unfiltered interview

Morrissey has opened up about his views on politics. Credit: Shore Fire Media (Provided by Shore Fire Media)

There's nothing quite like a Morrissey interview.

While he tends to limit his chats with the media, the ones he does do seem to always stir up conversation.

In his latest feature, the British rock legend mouths off to Rolling Stone about everything from existentialism to David Bowie (and animal rights of course).

The former Smiths frontman made headlines in November during an exclusive interview with The Times, speaking out about being non-political and defending accused sexual abusers Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey.

Now, he's explained why he's never voted and the one thing that would shift his perspective, saying: "My final aim is to abolish the abattoir, and although I haven't ever once voted in a general election, my vote awaits any party intelligent enough to ban the slaughterhouse. Only at that point would the world begin to grow up."

When later asked about who the musician trusts Morrissey responded, "I couldn't ever trust anyone who ate animals, birds or fish."

So it comes as no surprise that Morrissey's vote would be dependent on protecting animal rights.

In addition to his thoughts on voting, Morrissey also had some confident words to say about why he hadn't lost his inspiration as an artist. "I haven't ever given myself over to the demoralising aspects of marketing," he explains. "I paddle my own canoe."

He also couldn't resist a dig at artists with more accolades than he has. When the interviewer complimented him on some of his most overlooked songs, he replied: "Other artists say absolutely nothing and are handed nine Grammys. It's debauched."